Reminiscences of the Cleveland Light Artillery by Anonymous

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Author Anonymous
Title Reminiscences of the Cleveland Light Artillery
Original Publication United States: Cleveland Printing Company, 1906.
Note Reading ease score: 68.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary "Reminiscences of the Cleveland Light Artillery" by Anonymous is a historical account written in the early 20th century, specifically in 1906. The work chronicles the formation and experiences of the Cleveland Light Artillery during the Civil War, detailing the development of the unit from a local military company to an active artillery regiment involved in several key battles. It aims to provide readers with a vivid portrayal of the camaraderie, challenges, and transformations experienced by the soldiers in the context of a nation at war. The opening of the book introduces the origins of the Cleveland Light Artillery, tracing its roots back to an independent military company formed in the late 1830s. Initial chapters describe how the artillery unit evolved from a small gun squad to a fully organized regiment, highlighting key figures like David L. Wood, who helped establish the organization, and its training practices derived from earlier military influences. As the narrative progresses, the excitement and fervor in Cleveland leading up to the outbreak of the Civil War is depicted, culminating in the unit's preparation to head to the front lines. The reader gets a sense of the patriotic fervor surrounding the regiment's mobilization alongside glimpses of everyday life and the townspeople's support as they prepare for the challenges ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class E456: History: America: Civil War period (1861-1865)
Subject United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Regimental histories
Subject Ohio -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Regimental histories
Subject United States. Army. Ohio Light Artillery Regiment, 1st (1861-1865)
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EBook-No. 69950
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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